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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 69.55 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 69.55 and 28.06 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 69.55 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/69.55 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 69.55 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.64/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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